Miracle in Cleveland: Charles Ramsey talks about Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight

10 years ago this coming Saturday, Charles Ramsey was among those who became internationally famous as part of the Miracle in Cleveland.
Ramsey says he heard screams coming from the house on Seymour Avenue on that night in May 2013, the night Gina, Amanda and Michelle finally broke out of that house where Ariel Castro kept them captive for almost a decade.
After hearing the screams, Ramsey went to check it out and along with others, helped the girls escape.
WKYC news anchor Russ Mitchell talked with Charles Ramsey the day after the 3 women were found.
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[@dennishardy3869]

We haven't forgot about Charles. You are a true hero man. It's been about 10 years since that day but we haven't forgot about you.

[@maudemathildeh335]

👍👍 Well said. I often wonder what he is doing nowadays.

[@Tolga-ft7vs]

World needs more people like this

[@simonelavigne8618]

Watching in 2024

[@jenniferlandin543]

I bought his book. Dude has done some nefarious shit but he's still a true hero.

[@DensonFletch]

I haven't, some would've run, or just said they tripping

[@Slitherssss]

I can't get enough of this guy. Heroes don't come in capes. This guy is so real in a world of fake.

[@Anderson_Se7en]

Bars

[@roseyvision]

It's called being a decent human. The saved girls are the heros for still being here after everything they've been through.

[@njifornishi3996]

Damn he a good man.. that’s ❤❤❤❤❤

[@joe6096]

I'm from Cleveland. I always gave kudos to Channel 3 WKYC for having Charles in the studio live, on the news, with the main anchors, and let him be himself un-edited and completely natural. No other local TV station would do that for some obvious reasons.

[@zillizzy]

He’s a beautiful real person, with a h❤. I’m glad for this interview… keeping it real

[@charmaineturner878]

Totally agree. I love the way he called her honey, so casually.

[@gregcarlson8438]

What obvious reason? Because he acts low class?

[@zillizzy]

@@gregcarlson8438 he doesn’t seem low class to me. He’s all class. Classy

[@tcr9315]

​@@gregcarlson8438hes just an avg guy off the streets, not an educated man.

[@bobabooey4537]

This is a man who is true to himself. There's no act... he comes as he is and I admire that.

[@Anderson_Se7en]

Bars

[@mitziphillips9889]

"What are you doing in there? You weren't reading the bible!" I fell to the floor laughing.......

[@steveroe5957]

Saying he isn't a hero is what makes him a hero He didn't want the reward he said, "Give it to the girls because they are the heroes for surviving" and didn't want the attention either

[@jeffblacker4704]

Shut up if it wasn’t for him they could still be there

[@Ohdamnmann]

@@jeffblacker4704 can you read man? Nowhere was he throwing shade at this dude he was applauding him

[@CJLAKE123]

This dude is an excellent interviewer. He’s better than most politicians 😂😂😂

[@dliap98]

"what are you doing in there, you weren't reading the bible!" what an amazing guy

[@kristenmarie9248]

The world needs good men like him.

[@jamie_ghosh.johnson]

He is a hero for saving Amanda as well Michelle and Gina. If wasn’t for his heroic act, she and other two would still be there.

[@o_huskywolfdean7]

Indeed, he is.

[@milesy8207]

May he be blessed

[@stacyk123]

"Send the police moron" love this man. May God bless him and his family the rest of his life.

[@blakedavis2447]

Just like in dies hard

[@yvonnekatati6565]

I love this man

[@ABadHairDay]

“Send the police, moron!” Lol. Seriously though that was very unprofessional of the operator to accuse him of lying.

[@tomjordan6092]

That was my favourite bit

[@tanq_mchunu695]

😂😂😂😂😊

[@BrixTremeGeek]

Agreed but he also mentioned that others before him probably called over the years saying they had her too so you can’t blame them for being skeptical at first

[@MoraEmmanuel]

Minute 6:15 “ if we knew, we wouldn’t have called the police, they’d be some coroners and a white sheet, we would’ve handled that bro ” realest shit I’ve ever heard!

[@JenniferSteil28]

Agreed…that’s the difference between respecting the function of law and order, and having a sense of ownership over your community in the best way possible. “Not in my house!”.

[@njifornishi3996]

This dude is some Tupac… lol… he is too real, making threats on TV and going about his life.

[@ShalomShock]

He was at the right place at the right time. I don't think anyone could pull this off but him. So happy that he decided to act and help those girls and that baby out.

[@HenryH-zf7ou]

Some people will look the other way and walk away.

[@gabriellebrooks2065]

Bro made a threat on live TV on the news knowing that everyone would see it and cared nothing about it you can't do nothing but respect someone like him 💯❤️

[@kastro1821]

Thinking the same😂😂😂

[@ULTIMATEPATCHES]

That's what you call a REAL man, just like he said.

[@Leanne-of6fb]

Your still a hero till this day after 10 years.

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

His interview reuniting with Amanda is amazing. What a hero.

[@LizardoiL]

This guy is so animated, I love it. Props to him.

[@keyopronin4134]

Damn, your Statement is Gospel.

[@milesy8207]

@@keyopronin4134beautiful soul I pray he’s blessed

[@mauriceyarbrough3840]

He's genuine about what he did ,bless him at all cost

[@lucyk2371]

He is a good guy. This tells you angels comes in all sizes, shapes, and forms

[@seyioyetade]

God and Angels ain't real, only humans

[@dennishardy3869]

Plain and simple. Charles Ramsey is a hero. Charles Ramsey did what probably most of us would have not done. Alot of people wouldn't want to get involved. I might've even ignored the screams. Not deliberately. I'm just glad that Charles decided to go to the house and kick in the door. You never know something like that might happen and you have to think quickly. I'm just so glad that Charles did take the initiative and saved those women's lives. He's a true hero.

[@Nola504Nola]

I hope this man is continually blessed throughout his life. He is a true hero ❤

[@VelvetCzar]

True story. When this was breaking news, I was with my grandfather and while this was breaking, my grandfather mentioned he grew up... literally 2 houses down. Obviously there are different homeowners now, but the look on my grandfathers face when this story broke, broke his heart

[@carriefitzpatrick8921]

HE IS SUCH A AWESOME GUY HE DESERVES ALL THE THE GREAT THING'S THAT COME'S TO HIM ♥🙏🏾

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

Charles Ramsey is such a hero. God bless him.

[@ang_ro]

Bless him... hope he's doing well these days

[@Shaqlife]

This man is a blessing he is real and he was raised right old school upbringing

[@valoulou9152]

May God bless this Man over and over❤

[@rudimerm7686]

Charles is a hero 💯 and keeps it real.

[@angieBhanson]

I applaud him. That area of Cleveland is in poverty and people are focused on their next meal. He could have ignored her yell for help but he didn’t. God bless him!

[@tony4534]

You sound dumb.

[@Angie-gk8bp]

Charles Ramsey,. A true genuine soul. God bless him. ❤

[@emiliaescobar7652]

Just saw this! God Bless this man, he's an Angel!!!

[@emiliaescobar7652]

Yes. Hope someone is checking up on him as well, I feel so bad for the girls!

[@Axolotl74]

Gosh I'm so glad he helped those women. I can't imagine how they felt. Bless him, the women and all their families ❤

[@juliuskotorman2681]

A truly honest man, God will bless him!

[@michellelaviolette574]

Love this guy and revisiting this so many years later. I hope he’s well today ❤ so many people ignore screams

[@kevinbrady3063]

Michelle Knight was treated a lot worse by the sicko kidnapper AND the news! Not too sure why but I feel so bad for her, rejection even after going through the world's worst nightmare. I bought her book to try to support her in my own little way. I hope all the poor women have happy lives now.

[@DB-cx6cb]

This man is a True Hero! The word Hero is used way too much, this man should be given a Governor’s Award of the Year!

[@trilliontrillion8087]

Its crazy how something like that can go on right close to you .

[@zakadams762]

his sense of trust was seriously violated by that experience

[@Ten2More]

He could have accepted “hero” - but he would prefer “example” with the hope he could motivate others to do the same when faced with something serious. Pretty selfless. He has my respect.

[@seyioyetade]

He deserves to make heaven, yet Christians will say it doesn't matter if you do good, unless u believe in Jesus u can't make heaven

[@dana102083]

There are good, observant, caring neighbors in this world. Be a good neighbor and be like this man. ❤

[@overit16]

I remember when this happened. Everybody laughed because Charles was so animated, but everyone still praised him for stepping up and getting involved.

[@lalainerecasata7495]

May God prosper him and bless his heart.❤

[@kellyehuff3630]

Ha, I LOVE when he said had he of known what was happening, there would’ve been no need to call the cops 😏 GOAT! 🙌🏻😎😍

[@keyerra74]

I’m from Cleveland, Ohio. Thank God for him.

[@roemello1985]

This deserves more recognition

[@drawcoder]

Charles Ramsey is a real one. Good job Chuck.

[@god563616]

I love this man!!!!

[@rodolfoerdogan4983]

Why did they omit Michelle Knight? She was also rescued.

[@missyann7588]

I wondered that too. Someone said she didn’t get as much coverage as the other 2 girls because she was considered an adult when she went missing. But her age shouldn’t have mattered. She was there against her will just like the other 2 girls.

[@HB-pr2tq]

2:08 She was mentioned. Ramsey says 'Gina and that other girl', the male interviewer clarifies 'Michelle'.

[@imanideleon2348]

Mad respect

[@zillizzy]

Love this man. A real man

[@ItsZoTime]

Thank You Charles

[@lcfflc3887]

the dispatch who took the call needs to get reprimanded or fired, it took a second call for him or her to send somebody.

[@7ctony]

Bro. Respect. You are a saint

[@dannypowell594]

This man can stand proud knowing he did right 💯

[@tabathadubois4247]

Wow God Bless you Sir 😊

[@TrillBelichick]

4:30 We all felt that Charles. You good.

[@joefran619]

Not all Hero's wear capes. This guy is Awesome.

[@DerekJensen-m3q]

Ty Charles you are a hero !

[@jenniboo9441]

His initial interview was super funny but this makes me sad. You can see in his eyes how much this has affected him. I hope he was offered some sort of therapy/help to get through this.

[@heartlove7502]

Blessings to this man forever❤

[@earljohnson2676]

This dude isn’t just a hero he’s an interview genius the amount of memes made of him truly legendary

[@abcdefgg2gbye876]

“We would’ve handled that BRO!” Ikdr

[@r.j.7753]

A real man. A good man. Salute to you Bro. Charles

[@PinesMaintenance]

He’s traumatized about this.

[@jsngaruiya]

True!

[@charismalove2633]

This dudes a legend, mad respect for him being his authentically self and the news allowing it and embracing it !

[@djsevenchicago]

I love him! He said Send the police MORON. He wasn’t reading the BIBLE!

[@geom9087]

"it was a dead giveaway"😂

[@digitalcassette5]

We need more people like him in this world ❤

[@PortmoreDon80]

Keep up with Charles Ramsey 🫶🏾🙌🏾 not a kardashian!!

[@tombbc1431]

Well done sir .... a good man in the right place at the right time ....

[@michaelhorner6804]

This news crew got a taste of real America.

[@josephferg8438]

A real life hero to help them three girls like that.

[@janéelakey87]

Thank you brother for your selfless act man God bless you ❤

[@itscompliicat3d]

“We would’ve handled that bro”

[@willsmith4355]

This guy is great!

[@rutesialoves4726]

We Love you Charles 🖤💯

[@gem3132]

American hero. Thanks.

[@DandoleALaRueda]

The realest! Point blank, period!

[@mulehop17]

Never know whose a villain or a hero.....moral of this story seems to be don't judge a book by its cover. Also - be aware of your surroundings!!!!

[@waynecookson7054]

💯 American hero!

[@vUngbay510]

Respect from the Vietnamese community people’s , props

[@GaryLance-q6r]

I the second person who called. Howdy neighbor. I heard your song. You came out of the dreads

[@americanpancakelive]

He is the real deal, love this guy in every interview I have seen him he is truth personified.

[@timc4765]

All we heard was salsa music.... naturally lmfao because theyre hispanic charlie is hilarious

[@DexterMorgan_123]

shit had me ☠️

[@saschafarnell7717]

“Definition of a man”. Indeed! He’s the definition of an angel too.

[@raej9909]

Thank Goodness he didn’t just mind his business

[@michaelford2517]

God bless you, Charles Ramsey!

[@melissawright1979]

He's a sweet, genuine, lovely man. I wish him mothing but the best x

[@akbar657]

This man needs his own show!

[@njifornishi3996]

He is a whole Vibe on his own. I agree

[@MSharifTrading]

11 years later and I still got love for this man (no diddy) he is a Mans man❤️

[@sarinajackson9710]

4minutes 30seconds where things don’t sit right with me. When he said “you weren’t pregnant back then” he realised what he said tried to play it off and said “well if you do the maths” & made it sound so much worse. Reporter picked up on it and said “it’s okay” to reassure him to keep going before he got too awkward.

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

@4:30

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

He meant she wasn't pregnant when she got kidnapped.. but how long was she there? He didn't know. Didn't make sense to him, that baby, 6 years old at the time.. was ariels.

[@sarinajackson9710]

So he knew her before she was kidnapped??

[@ChargerBullet]

@@sarinajackson9710 Her disappearance was all over the news back then.

[@kittywhiskerz]

He seems like such a cool person to hang out with. God bless Charles 🙏🏻

[@samnelson3852]

The handshake at the end was mad clean

[@fireside9503]

If I was Elon musk, and I seen this, this man would never have to work again. Good souls deserve freedom, and peace from the shackles and troubles of today. Bless this ol boy.

[@michellepertuit9495]

“… naturally …” 💀 I love him

[@mctommed8604]

Hes a great guy man, poor dude got aressted on warrents unreal 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ poor guys a hero still gets aressted

[@WADE_WILSON_XFORCE]

Yeah the whole Hero thing avoiding warrants is a just a thing You see in the movies.

[@GladysColon-u2v]

You are a good hero God bless you God protect you your good man a good hero.

[@ImaFIGHTERnotaTRUCKR]

Here in 2024 after hearing a comedian talk about what a hero he was.

[@inezcomo1104]

Awesome humility....